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Irish Rebellion Stalemate
- The Irish Rebellion turned into a three-way stalemate between the rebels, English Royalists, and the Scottish army.
- The Scottish Covenanters were angered by the Catholics slaughtering their brethren in Ireland.
Solemn League and Covenant
- The Solemn League and Covenant pledged to unify the religions of Scotland and England under the Presbyterian system.
- In return, Parliament gained a 21,000-man Scottish army to fight against Charles.
Death of John Pym
- John Pym died of cancer shortly after the Solemn League and Covenant was signed.
- Pym's death created a leadership void in Parliament.